Digital Photography: The Missing Manual

About the Creative Team

David Pogue (Introduction) is the weekly computer columnist for the New York Times, an Emmy-winning correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning, and the creator of the Missing Manual series. He’s the author or co-author of 38 books, including 17 in this series and 6 in the “For Dummies” line (including Macs, Magic, Opera, and Classical Music). In his other life, David is a former Broadway show conductor, a magician, and a pianist. News, photos, links to his columns and weekly videos await at http://www.davidpogue.com.

Derrick Story (co-author, digital photography material) focuses on digital photography, music, and Mac computing in his teaching and writing. You can keep up with his online articles, weblogs, and books at http://www.oreilly.com. Derrick’s also a regular contributor to Macworld magazine and speaker at the Macworld Expo. You can listen to his photography podcasts and browse his daily tips and tricks at http://www.thedigitalstory.com.

Andy Rathbone (co-author, PC hardware and Windows material) started geeking around with computers in 1985 when he bought a 26-pound portable CP/M Kaypro 2X. He’s written the Windows For Dummies series, Upgrading and Fixing PCs for Dummies, TiVo for Dummies, and many other computer books. Today, he has more than 15 million copies of his books in print, and they’ve been translated into more than 30 languages. Andy can be reached at his Web site, http://www.andyrathbone.com.

Nan Barber (editor) has worked with the Missing Manual series since its inception—long enough to remember booting up her computer from a floppy disk. Email: [e-mail].

Peter Meyers (editor) works as an editor at O’Reilly Media on the Missing Manual series. He lives with his wife in New York City. Email: [e-mail].

Michele Filshie (copy editor) is O’Reilly’s assistant editor for Missing Manuals and editor of Don’t Get Burned on eBay. Before turning to the world of computer-related books, Michele spent many happy years at Black Sparrow Press. She lives in Sebastopol and loves to get involved in local politics. Email: [e-mail].

Dawn Mann (copy editor) has been with O’Reilly for over three years and is currently an editorial assistant. When not working, she likes rock climbing, playing soccer, and generally getting into trouble. Email: [e-mail].

Ken Henningsen (technical reviewer) is a digital event photographer, wood-worker, Do-It-Yourself-er, and general gadget freak. He covers events of all sorts, including youth sports, weddings, and corporate events. One of his specialties is chroma key green-screen photography, digitally inserting fantasy backgrounds behind individual and group portraits. His photography and gadget musings can be found at http://www.kenhenningsen.com.

Rob Bourns (technical reviewer) got his start in the electronic world when he was a Marine working as a Ground Radio Repairman. He now works as a splicing technician for the phone company. On his off time, he uses his digital camera to record the wonders of life in the big city of Sebastopol. Email: [e-mail].

Rose Cassano (cover illustration) has worked as an independent designer and illustrator for 20 years. Assignments have ranged from the nonprofit sector to corporate clientele. She lives in beautiful Southern Oregon, grateful for the miracles of modern technology that make working there a reality. Email: [e-mail]. Web: http://www.rosecassano.com.